We all live in a watershed — the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or
even the ocean — and our individual actions can directly affect it. Working together using a watershed approach will help protect
our nation's water resources.

A basin is a land feature that can be identified by tracing a line along the highest elevations between two areas on a map, often a
ridge. Large drainage basins, like the area that drains into the Puget Sound contain thousands of smaller drainage basins.

Columbia River - Ecology is directed to aggressively pursue development
of water supplies to benefit both instream and out-of-stream water uses through implementation of the Columbia River Basin Water Management Program.

Green-Duwamish River - This large river, 65 miles in length, is called the Green River upstream of Tukwila (River Mile 12) and the Duwamish River downstream to Elliott Bay. The watershed is characterized by many land uses including urban development, agricultural production, and native fisheries.

Puget Sound - Puget Sound needs our help. Governor Chris Gregoire and the
Legislature have made it a state priority to engage citizens, community organizations, Tribes and government at every level in restoring
Puget Sound and Hood Canal to a healthy condition by 2020.

Spokane River - The Spokane River is spectacular as it
roars through downtown Spokane at high flow. It's a sight that attracts tens of thousands of visitors a year. But that same water also
contains high levels of hazardous pollutants that may harm our health and could affect the aquifer that provides drinking water.

Yakima River - Current and historical information relating to Yakima
River basin water management, water right changes and transfers, trust water right acquisition and management, and water banking.